It’s finally here! We’ve been dying to tell the world about our new list of 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography (and we’re sure our honorees have been, too), and we’re so happy the day has finally come. Trust us when we say that you will not forget the names below—these guys are giving it their all, and we expect even more amazing work from them in the future. Welcome to the Rf 30 alumni, Rising Stars of 2015!

As we celebrate our fourth year of Rf’s 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography and congratulate this year’s honorees, we’d like to note some high points: we were struck by the drama, mood and atmosphere in many of the submissions, resulting in some positively evocative “epic wedding moments.” It’s also been refreshing to witness how many of last year’s honorees nominated their peers this year, and how many of this year’s headshots were taken by past 30 winners or nominees. It’s a tight-knit industry where everyone learns from and truly supports one another.

Congratulations to all the winners! Follow Rf on Instagram to see more photos from the honorees—we’re dedicating one day in November to each Rising Star.

We also want to give an extra big THANK YOU to our sponsors, Richard Photo Lab and ShootProof. ShootProof created the stunning full online gallery of work from this year’s Rising Stars, so be sure to peruse all the wonderful imagery (use the code RANGEFINDER30 to receive 30 percent off your first year as a new signup). Make sure to get your hands on the November issue (or your eyes on the digital edition) when it debuts next week—though you may be able to get your hands on a copy at PhotoPlus Expo, happening now at the Javits Center in New York City.

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Jacqueline Tobin

Jacqueline Tobin is the Editor-in-Chief of Rangefinder magazine and the author of Wedding Photography Unveiled: Inspiration and Insight From 20 Top Photographers (Amphoto Books, 2009); and The Luminous Portrait (Amphoto Books, 2012). The second-generation native New Yorker cherishes her Sunday mornings hunkered down with The New York Times, fresh bagels and a great cup of coffee.

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So thrilled to see some friends on there–congrats to the winners! Also, it would be so lovely if the 30 Rising Stars panel was livecast or available for streaming later for WPPI members that aren’t in town? Please let me know if this is happening because I wouldn’t want to miss it!

Hi Sam, thanks for your inquiry. photographers can’t nominate themselves but they can be nominated by other photographers, by the RF edit staff and by photo editors, bloggers and other industry types. Next year th eRangefinder 30 list will be in December so I think we will start inviting nominees to submit work in September (and so we will solicit nominations from the industry in the summer). Thanks!

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The 1970s were strong building years for Rangefinder's yearly gross, as well as its circulation. Born of the same concept as Rangefinder, a new company emerged: Wedding Photographers of America, which eventually became Wedding Photographers International (WPI) in 1978. The organization was formed in response to industry-wide demand for an organization devoted solely to the special interests and needs of wedding photographers. Read more »